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Serie A round-up

By Graeme Bailey

The Roman derby ended goalless, whilst Chievo dropped into the bottom three on Sunday.

The Roman derby ended goalless, whilst Chievo dropped into the bottom three on Sunday.

Lazio were looking to reclaim third spot from Milan - but they could not find a way past rivals Roma, who remain clear in second.

Internazionale cruised to another victory - a 3-1 win over Empoli.

Although Julio Cruz's strike (27) was cancelled out by Luca Saudati (57), two goals in a minute from Alvaro Recoba (59) and Dejan Stankovic (60) made it a comfortable evening for the recently crowned champions.

Palermo claimed fifth place as they defeated Livorno 2-1.

All the goals arrived in the first half with Palermo taking the lead through Eugenio Corini on 47 minutes as he converted from the penalty spot.

Cesar levelled for Livorno - again from the spot, but the match was won by Palermo 15 minutes from time when David Di Michele fired home.

Udinese were reduced to eight men, as they succumbed 1-0 at home to Catania.

Marco Motta was dismissed on 51 minutes for a deliberate handball and Gionatha Spinesi converted the resulting penalty.